People with dyslexia process written material differently. This makes it hard to recognize, spell, and decode words. It affects approx. 10% of the population.
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty affecting the acquisition of fluent and accurate reading and spelling skills. This occurs despite access to appropriate learning opportunities. People with dyslexia may also have accompanying learning strengths.
Our vision is a dyslexia friendly society. Where everyone with dyslexia is enabled to fulfil their potential. Every child and adult has access to appropriate identification and support to achieve their full potential in education, training, employment and all aspects of life.
Dyslexia Ireland works with and for people affected by dyslexia. We provide information, support services, engage in advocacy and raise awareness of dyslexia.
Dyslexia Ireland runs two online learning hubs to educate people about dyslexia and provide support. Both hubs also feature a Voices of Dyslexia area where you can hear honest and insightful perspectives from a wide range of dyslexic individuals.
Our Dyslexia Hub is aimed at aimed at parents, teachers, children and young people with dyslexia. It contains videos about understanding dyslexia, literacy support, wellbeing advice, guidance for parents, second level subject resources and useful technology.
Our Adult Dyslexia Hub is designed for dyslexic adults as well as those interested in learning more about supporting adults with dyslexia. It contains videos about literacy, understanding dyslexia, education, the workplace, and technology.
Membership of Dyslexia Ireland is open to any interested individual. It is both a way of supporting the work of Dyslexia Ireland and also a way to access member benefits.
Dyslexia Ireland has a team of educational psychologists who provide assessments for both dyslexia and dyscalculia at our national office in Dublin.
We offer specialist, individual tuition in small groups to students (ages 8+) with dyslexia; including the emotional and confidence aspects of dyslexia.
On July 30th, 2026 the Implementation Plan for the Review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004 was published. This marks a significant moment in the history of education legislation and policy in Ireland, and one that Dyslexia Ireland has......
Dyslexia Ireland is thrilled to announce that Bruce Curtis has taken on the role of Chairperson. Bruce has been a board member of Dyslexia Ireland since December 2022 and currently leads the Governance sub-committee. He is a senior director with Deloitte Consulting and has extensive......
Dyslexia Ireland would like to sincerely thank Gráinne O’Rourke, who recently completed her six years (two terms) as the Chairperson of our Board (2020-2026). Gráinne led the Board skilfully through these six years – steering the organisation through the pandemic and beyond. She brought real......
When were you identified as dyslexic? My dyslexia was discovered at 19 years old, in my first year of University. Growing up, I didn’t think anything of it, I thought I was just a slow reader and writer. However, my dad is dyslexic, he struggles......
On Tuesday 7th July 2026 the Department of Education and Youth issued Circular 0063/2026 setting out requirements for parents/guardians applying for a special class or special school place for the 2027/2028 school year. On publication of this circular, Dyslexia Ireland immediately sought clarification on whether......
When were you identified as dyslexic? I was identified as dyslexic when I was in the third year of secondary school, when I was about 15. So, it was quite late. I was falling behind, despite trying really hard. I was very conscientious and, before......
What is your teaching background? I have been a teacher for 27 years now and there are two things I particularly enjoy: 1) Witnessing the “aha!” moments when a child masters a difficult concept. Nothing beats this really – the joy on a child’s face......
Dyslexia Ireland has today made our submission as part of the SEC’s review of the RACE scheme. We want to issue one final call to as many of our members as possible to do the same. Our submission is built around what parents and students......
Extra Time for State Exams Announced by Minister for Education and Youth Following the commitment in the Programme for Government, the State Examinations Commission (SEC) has today published details on new additional time arrangements for the 2026 State Examinations. The details have been published in......
From Myth to Mastery: What Irish Teachers Really Know About Dyslexia Dyslexia affects at least 10% of the population, yet misconceptions about it persist, even among educators. Over the past year Dyslexia Ireland has been collaborating with Dr Paula Lehane and Dublin City University (DCU),......
Dyslexia Ireland were very pleased to be invited by Tralee Education Centre to present a webinar on March 25, 2025, on our new guidance for schools: “What to Look For When Selecting Interventions for Dyslexic Learners”. This webinar provided an opportunity to summarise the key......